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Bite guard and method of use

a technology of bite guards and catheters, applied in the field of bite guards, can solve the problems of individual jaw muscles contracting, tongue and/or teeth injury, etc., and achieve the effects of simple design, efficient and effective securement of catheters, and quick and easy adjustment of depth

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-16
CHAPPUIS JAMES L
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The invention described in this patent is a device that can securely hold a catheter in place and maintain its placement. It is easy to adjust the depth of the catheter, is simple in design, and is placed easily in the patient's mouth without any parts extending beyond the lips. The technology is efficient and effective in securing the catheter, which can be used in medical procedures without causing any discomfort or complications for the patient.

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MEP testing can cause an individual's jaws muscles to contract and potentially injure the individual's tongue and / or teeth.

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[0030]While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred, albeit not limiting, embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.

[0031]FIGS. 1-6, which are now referenced, illustrate the present invention and the manner in which it is used. The bite guard 10 of the present invention includes a channel 12. The channel is generally U-shaped so as to conform generally to the dental arc of an individual's teeth (not shown). The channel 12 includes a lower bottom 14 and two substantially side walls 16, 18 that extend at least partially along the inner and outer sides, respectively, of the bottom 14. In a preferred embodiment, the channel 12 includes a lower bottom 14 and two substantially side walls 16, 18 that extend comp...

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Abstract

A bite guard to protect an individual's teeth, tongue, and / or mouth during medical procedures and tests. The bite guard is designed to be placed in an individual's mouth between the upper and lower set of teeth during certain medical procedures such as motor evoked potential (MEP) testing which is known to cause an individual's jaws muscles to contract. The present invention will protect the teeth, tongue and mouth of an individual by preventing the upper and lower teeth from coming in contact while maintaining a bridged opening for the placement of tubular inserts as well as maintain unobstructed breathing space.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]In accordance with 37 C.F.R. 1.76, a claim of priority is included in an Application Data Sheet filed concurrently herewith. Accordingly, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), 120, 121, and / or 365(c) this present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 559,420, entitled “Bite Guard and Method of Use”, filed Nov. 14, 2011. The contents of which the above referenced application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to bite guards and, in particular, to bite guards which are used to protect an individual's mouth during various surgical procedures.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]An evoked potential or evoked response is an electrical potential recorded from an individual's nervous system upon the presentation of a stimulus, as opposed to a spontaneous potential which are detected by electroencephalography (EEG) or electromyography (EMG). Signals from an evoked potential can...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/24
CPCA61B17/24A61M16/0493A61M16/0488
Inventor CHAPPUIS, JAMES L.
Owner CHAPPUIS JAMES L
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